MacBook Pro 13 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6820HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the 13-inch’s i5-7360U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris Plus 640. The 13-inch model suits students and light coders who need portability and 10+ hours of battery life on web tasks, thanks to its lower-power CPU and 1.37 kg weight. The 15-inch model is for video editors and developers running heavy apps, benefiting from 16GB RAM, dual-channel GDDR5 VRAM, and four Thunderbolt ports for external displays and storage. In UAE at AED 1399 vs AED 1599, the 15-inch wins because it offers 40% more GPU power and 8GB more RAM for AED 200 less; in India at ₹33900 vs ₹39900, the 15-inch wins on value because it delivers 2x the VRAM and 2x the cores for ₹6000 less.